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June Spencer: The veteran Archers actress who charmed the Queen

June Spencer: The veteran Archers actress who charmed the Queen

June Spencer: The veteran Archers actress who charmed the Queen

08 November 2024

Her character Peggy was often viewed as a traditionalist, a conservative character in the long-running drama.


Irish parliament dissolved for General Election

Irish parliament dissolved for General Election

Irish parliament dissolved for General Election

08 November 2024

Irish premier Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Taoiseach.


Deposit return scheme ‘misrepresented’ to waste firm by ministers, court told

Deposit return scheme ‘misrepresented’ to waste firm by ministers, court told

Deposit return scheme ‘misrepresented’ to waste firm by ministers, court told

08 November 2024

Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for a sum in the region of £160 million after the scheme collapsed.


Dangerous driver who killed teenagers while ‘showing off’ at car meet is jailed

Dangerous driver who killed teenagers while ‘showing off’ at car meet is jailed

Dangerous driver who killed teenagers while ‘showing off’ at car meet is jailed

08 November 2024

The Nissan Skyline Dhiya Al Maamoury was driving had been imported from Japan and heavily modified before the fatal collision in Oldbury in 2022.


Nearly 2,000 fake Paddington Bear items seized in trading standards raids

Nearly 2,000 fake Paddington Bear items seized in trading standards raids

Nearly 2,000 fake Paddington Bear items seized in trading standards raids

08 November 2024

Officials said there has been a sharp rise in illegal sales of counterfeit merchandise ahead of the release of Paddington In Peru on Friday.


£20,000 reward offered in hunt for killer who murdered mother in 1994

£20,000 reward offered in hunt for killer who murdered mother in 1994

£20,000 reward offered in hunt for killer who murdered mother in 1994

08 November 2024

The body of Shona Stevens, 31, was found in a wooded area of Irvine, North Ayrshire, almost 30 years ago.


Conor McGregor rape accuser telling ‘web of lies’, court hears

Conor McGregor rape accuser telling ‘web of lies’, court hears

Conor McGregor rape accuser telling ‘web of lies’, court hears

08 November 2024

Nikita Hand, who is also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin, is claiming civil damages.


The Archers star June Spencer dies aged 105

The Archers star June Spencer dies aged 105

The Archers star June Spencer dies aged 105

08 November 2024

She featured in the first episode of the long-running soap in 1951.


Sara Sharif’s father felt ‘world crushed’ as he held her lifeless body

Sara Sharif’s father felt ‘world crushed’ as he held her lifeless body

Sara Sharif’s father felt ‘world crushed’ as he held her lifeless body

08 November 2024

Urfan Sharif is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of the 10-year-old’s murder.


Manchester Arena survivors awarded £45,000 in damages after harassment claim

Manchester Arena survivors awarded £45,000 in damages after harassment claim

Manchester Arena survivors awarded £45,000 in damages after harassment claim

08 November 2024

Martin Hibbert and his daughter Eve sued Richard Hall over his claims in several videos and a book that the attack was a hoax.


Sunless gloom set to lift early next week

Sunless gloom set to lift early next week

Sunless gloom set to lift early next week

08 November 2024

The ‘anticyclonic gloom’ enveloping the UK has left southern England seeing less than one hour of sunshine, on average, so far in November.


Trump could offer trade lane to UK over ‘Brexit sympathy’, Democrat says

Trump could offer trade lane to UK over ‘Brexit sympathy’, Democrat says

Trump could offer trade lane to UK over ‘Brexit sympathy’, Democrat says

08 November 2024

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy, who knows Mr Trump personally, said he believed the Republican politician would have ‘sympathy’ over Brexit.


Jaguar Land Rover says aluminium shortages dragging on profits

Jaguar Land Rover says aluminium shortages dragging on profits

Jaguar Land Rover says aluminium shortages dragging on profits

08 November 2024

The Coventry-based luxury carmaker said the problems were temporary but had led to a 10% drop in profits.


Paedophile extradited from Thailand jailed for historic child sex abuse

Paedophile extradited from Thailand jailed for historic child sex abuse

Paedophile extradited from Thailand jailed for historic child sex abuse

08 November 2024

John Martin, 74, previously of East Lothian, was found guilty of abuse involving two young girls in the 1980s and 90s.


Ofcom warns online platforms over generative AI tools

Ofcom warns online platforms over generative AI tools

Ofcom warns online platforms over generative AI tools

08 November 2024

The regulator has published an open letter to tech firms, reminding them how generative AI tools will be in scope of the Online Safety Act.


Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences

Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences

Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences

08 November 2024

Michael McMonagle, 43, was sentenced at Derry Crown Court to nine months in custody and nine months under statutory supervision.


Royals wish Lady Louise a happy 21st birthday

Royals wish Lady Louise a happy 21st birthday

Royals wish Lady Louise a happy 21st birthday

08 November 2024

The King’s niece is studying English Literature at St Andrews University.


Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street ahead of Remembrance Day

Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street ahead of Remembrance Day

Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street ahead of Remembrance Day

08 November 2024

Peter Kent, a 99-year-old D-Day veteran, attended the reception.


Starmer appoints senior Blair-era aide Powell as National Security Adviser

Starmer appoints senior Blair-era aide Powell as National Security Adviser

Starmer appoints senior Blair-era aide Powell as National Security Adviser

08 November 2024

Jonathan Powell will take over from Sir Tim Barrow in the role based in 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Office said.


Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in Swinney’s constituency

Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in Swinney’s constituency

Unison hails ‘credible’ offer after school strikes in Swinney’s constituency

08 November 2024

The union said industrial action in Perth and Kinross had secured ‘fresh commitments’ from the Scottish Government and Cosla.


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